Is it stupid to be a single parent ?

it is not. what is stupid is that you marry the father of your child because of the reason that you are pregnant... if the kid's father isn't worth to be a husband, then, why take him in? rather, take care of your baby. it's better that way...

I would never do it. I wouldn't even live with my husband before we got married much less have a child out of wedlock. I think children need two parents in the same home. I'm so old.

That's a stupid question. Having a child in your life is always rewarding. Even more so when they're yours. Well worth the extra work.

Yes it is worth it. I am no longer a single parent but I was for the first 2 years of my daughter's life.

While I would discourage people from planning on becoming a single parent, I do not think it is stupid in any way. And it is definitely worth it!!! Being a parent is worth it whether you have a partner or are single. However, if you are overwhelmed, seek some help. Some people are not meant to be parents - and that is not a slam or a bad thing. Some of us are never meant to be airline pilots, either. And some of are not meant to eat certain foods. We all have our own calling and our own skills. That is what makes society function - that we are all different and have different capabilities and likes and dislikes.

It is not stupid but it is very difficult. In some cases it is worth it.

you give the impression that it is a chosen occurance,,yes,you are right ,it is extremely hard work but be sure,,most people do not chose this option,many women and men for that matter are just abandoned by their partner and have no option to be a couple,,i disagree with your term,stupid,,single parents mostly do a great job and believe it or not many do an excellent job specifically because they compensate for the lack of partner,,they do it all,mum/dad,all in one and what a young child needs is stability,love,care,attention and good role models,,if these happen to come from one person,,who are we to judge.

The toughest job in the world is to be a single parent. You always have to be ready to help them through any challenge in their life. But it can be done with lots of love and guidance for the child.

I think people who are single parents and doing a good job are role models for us all.

No why would it be considering stupid? My mother was a single parent and though it was tough for her she did and she is the best mom ever. I never wanted for anything I was showered with love and spoiled.

What makes you say that... Isnt it nice to face challanges...Aneewayz... Thank you so much for you question... Its really nice to be here at mylot... Are you guys here for money or just for fun...

I am a single parent. My daughter is great and I couldn't be prouder of her. If I had it to do over I would. That said, one of the best things I did (besides having her) was to make sure we both had a great support system. My parents, sisters, neices and nephew, friends, her godparents, etc.etc. all were there, but not her father and his side of the family. The reason is simple: he decided he wished she was never born. I told him if he felt that way, the best thing was for him to not be in her life. I did this because I felt she needed support, not stress. I would not expose her to his attitude, to us fighting nor to me trying to hunt him down trying to get money from him. Instead I asked nothing of him but that if there was a (medical) emergecy that he might could help with or if she wanted to meet him, I be allowed to contact him. Although he agreed, when she wanted to meet him, I got no response. Sometimes the money was really tight, and it broke my heart to have to tell her I couldn't afford some things when she wanted or needed them. But in the end that was good. She learned responsibility early. She took good care of what she had, unlike another child in the neighborhood who was given everything but attention. We learned to be very creative in making our own fun. Early on she learned to make her own money, first with chores at home, then doing odd jobs in the neighborhood, then other jobs as she saved money and paid her way through college. Now, as a college graduate, she has a job she loves, makes good money, has tons of friends and maintains a close relationship with all of us in her family.

no.

of course hardly anyone chooses to be a single parent. and i doubt someone would really want to take on such a great responsibility alone. is it worth it? when you see how much you have accomplished it would be worth it in the end.

Why do you think it is stupid?? Like Vstone said in the first response what happens when something happens to the other parent?? Then you are forced to be a single parent! I know quite a few single parents. They work hard but still find enough time to spend with their children and think they make awesome parents. Sometimes things just happen in a relationship that cause people to be single parents. This is not a perfect world

One parent..two parents..sometimes the challenges are way to hard for both..but the rewards are worth it...that's all that matters!

NO

no it is not stupid to be a single parent. I am one and i love it. I was 18 when i had my daughter and it gave me focus in life. Now she is a first grader and she is very smart. she is in the top of her class, I got her there. it makes me feel great to know to that I am raising a responsible, educated young person. sometimes i go into her room at night and just look at her. for me to know that I am the one who got here where she is......IT IS TOTALLY WORTH IT.

being a single parent would be a very tough thing to do but sometimes it is better for everyone for the one parent not to be around, so no it is not a stupid thing at all.

Nope!! I AM a single mom. My son is 13 now. I'm divorced. Working..raising my son. Sometimes it is difficult, but, worth everything!! Cherish your children.